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Head Start News provides timely information for Head Start Preschool and Early Head Start programs about regulatory requirements, Office of Head Start priorities, and Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for DRS grant competitions, as well as tips, strategies, and resources to support compliance and continuous program improvement.
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DRS Grant Competitions Delayed Until Spring 2026
For programs awaiting a DRS competition, little information has been shared in recent months about the timeline for the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to be released. Usually, by late summer, a forecast for the NOFO is on Grants.gov and DRS competitions typically open in the fall or early winter. This time, those months came and went without any Head Start updates on Grants.gov. Earlier this week, the Office of Head Start (OHS) shared a communication with some programs about the timeline for DRS and what to expect next.
5 Factors That Make a Difference in DRS Proposal Development
Earlier this week, the 6th round of Designation Renewal System (DRS) came to a close. Congratulations to everyone who successfully submitted a proposal! Over years of working with programs in every round of DRS we’ve continued to..
Tips for Success: 4 Weeks Until DRS Round 6 Proposals are Due
Proposals for Head Start/Early Head Start funding as part of Designation Renewal System (DRS) Round 6 are due on Monday, April 9, 2018, just four weeks from today.
OHS Issues Request for Comments on CLASS Condition of DRS
Earlier this month the Office of Head Start (OHS) released a request for comment related to the Designation Renewal System (DRS). OHS is interested to hear public comments about
Keeping Tabs on Upcoming FOAs? Update Your Grants.gov Subscription!
As you get ready to head out of the office for Thanksgiving there may be one more item to check off on your to do list –